Erik Tiemens

Poetically capturing the vibrant spirit of the California landscape, Erik’s work reflects his strong admiration for the old masters.

Erik Tiemens is known internationally as a painter of fine landscapes with a classical influence. He studied traditional drawing and painting at Art Center College Of Design in Pasadena, California, graduating with distinction in 1990. He has since worked on many film and design projects, primarily as an art director for Lucasfilm, creating concept sketches, paintings and providing art direction. While working in the entertainment field he has never wavered from his passion for traditional art. 

Fueled by travels to European art museums and absorbing scenic cities and towns, Tiemens always sketched and painted. This serves as a library of ideas and environments for his personal and professional work. Landscape painting has captured his imagination and he enjoys studying old masters from the 16th – 19th centuries. This deep appreciation informs his palette and choice of subject matter. Tiemens’ current focus is toward creating romantic landscapes with dramatic use of light and shadow. His work has been shown in galleries and exhibitions around the world.

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